My VITEX Journey

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Originally Posted by maybeoneday

Butterfly, they don't even test for Group B Strep at ANY point in pregnancy in the UK so they sure as hell can't treat it.... I would definately question the need for antibiotics at this point in pregnancy and what the problem with leaving it is as in my understanding as well it comes and goes all by itself with no treatment. Good luck!

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Also, they never tested for Group B at all until pretty recently...I was never tested with my first two sons.

I would keep up the probiotic!!!! It will compete for resources with the Group B and hopefully the Group B will die out.

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Originally Posted by Butterfly Spirit

One question.. how many times do you ladies in early pregnancy pee. I have frequent strong urges...I need to keep track.
trying to determine if it's a UTI. Never had one in my life but yeah... :(
In the past few months I did notice white mucus like stuff in my cups of pee when I did my opks, but couldn't find any real BIG concern answers on the net. Then today I go to look it up and it says blood or mucus in urine is a symptom.

What do they use to treat UTIS in early pregnancy.. or pregnancy in general?

antibiotics? lol

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Peeing in early pg is super common due to hormonal changes. I wouldn't worry about it unless you see blood in your urine and they'll be able to detect that at your next doc's visit.

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Originally Posted by Babyy Love

Butterfly!! Atomic!! U were such great help along my journey & I greatly appreciate it that's why I want to tell u 1st I got my BFP! :)

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Oh that's fantastic Babyy! Wishing you the very best of luck and happy and healthy 9 months! :heart:

UPDATE: So after I told you ladies I stopped spotting I just had scant spotting... but right after that.. nothing, nada, and all is well! :) I feel like my vagina or cervix or whatever is tight in there constantly.. Can't stop focusing on it.. So I'm telling myself I am constantly aroused because that is what it feels like! I haven't let hubby touch me since my BFP.

Glad the progesterone is working and all seems well! I had GBS with both and just had to have antibiotics during labor. I don't see why you would take penicillin now, that seems WAY to early. I'd scrap it and go with probiotics!

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Originally Posted by LolaInLove

Glad the progesterone is working and all seems well! I had GBS with both and just had to have antibiotics during labor. I don't see why you would take penicillin now, that seems WAY to early. I'd scrap it and go with probiotics!

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What does the probiotics mean that you and Atomic speak of?

And thank you Lola! :)

It's healthy bacteria that live in your body all the time, that your body is used to and likes having around (some even help us digest our food) and compete for resources (food, space) with "bad" bacteria that can make us sick like Group B strep and even things like yeasts (which are not bacteria of course). If you have a lot of healthy bacteria, it's very difficult to get infected by "bad" bacteria, because the bad guys can't get a toehold.

You've probably heard them called by other names like acidophilus. Probiotic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia I think probiotics are GREAT for everyone to take especially during pregnancy (and I'm actually out and need to get some myself!) If you take them in advance of delivery, the good bacteria colonize your VJ and your baby actually gets a nice big dose of them as s/he passes thru the birth canal.

If you do have a UTI, the probiotic will also help clear that up as well.

They are like "good" bacteria that help balance your system out. Here is a good article: Probiotics & Probiotic Supplements - WebMD: Uses and Safety I take them on and off, and did take them when pg with #2 as my doula advised that I should take them for overall health, first, but also to counter the GBS.

LOL, I hoped Atomic would have a better explanation than me!!!

UGH I've tried that before LOL my baby got thrush and I got a yeast infection in my vag and on my nipples! Took forever to get out of baby and off boobies! I took it during antibiotics though...
so I don't know what it will do on it's own. I'm so scared to take anything :(

Took a family member's advice to AVOID thrush because of antibiotics!